West Virginia State Police
Recent News About West Virginia State Police
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U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Recognizes National Police Week with Memorial Ceremony and Grant Award Visit
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Will Thompson is recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local law enforcement. -
State Police hit with 72 lawsuits about hidden camera at academy
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia State Police has been hit with 72 new lawsuits related to the hidden camera in the women's locker room and shower facilities at its academy in Institute. -
Judge consolidates discovery in State Police Academy hidden camera cases
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has allowed the discovery portion of four civil lawsuits involving a hidden camera in the women’s locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy to be consolidated. -
Logan woman files first lawsuit accusing State Trooper of rape
CHARLESTON – The first of multiple alleged sexual assault victims of a West Virginia State Trooper has filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape. -
Three women who used State Police locker rooms file intent to sue over hidden camera
CHARLESTON – Three women who regularly used the female locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy have filed a notice of intent to sue over allegations a hidden camera was used there. -
U.S. Attorney Thompson Invites Media to Human Trafficking Training Workshop
United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia invites the media to attend the public portion of a human trafficking training workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the University of Charleston. -
Lawsuits allege excessive force by West Virginia State Trooper
CHARLESTON —Three lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia State Police alleging excessive force by one of its police officers. -
After a total of 18 years in prison, two brothers file wrongful conviction lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Two brothers who spent a total of 18 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit are suing government and law enforcement officials for their wrongful convictions. -
Man seeks removal from sex offender registry
CHARLESTON — A Wood County man is suing the West Virginia State Police alleging he should not be listed as a sex offender in the state. -
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards. -
Man wrongly convicted sues State Police for misconduct during investigation
HUNTINGTON — A man who spent more than 10 years of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit is suing the West Virginia State Police for their alleged misconduct in coercing a false confession. -
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game. -
Contractor pleads guilty to two felony charges after investigation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced that a Putnam County contractor has pleaded guilty to two felony charges stemming from an investigation. -
Supreme Court reverses decision, agrees with hearing examiner on termination of officer
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed that reversing the termination of an officer's employment was wrongfully done and his termination was warranted. -
Defendants in lawsuit filed by attorney, paralegal seek to have cases dismissed
CHARLESTON — The defendants in a handful of cases involving a break-in at Carlton Law Office and alleged intimidation by sheriff's deputies and state police have sought to have the case dismissed. -
Attorney, paralegal sue state for intimidation, refusal to return property
CHARLESTON — Three lawsuits have been filed against the state alleging that after a Mingo County law office was broken into, sheriff's deputies intimidated the plaintiffs and would not return property. -
Former teacher says Putnam, Kanawha officials conspired to prosecute her
HUNTINGTON – A former Hurricane High School teacher says a host of Putnam and Kanawha county officials conspired to prosecute her on what she calls baseless criminal charges. -
Man sues municipalities, police departments for pursuit of suspect who caused car accident
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man filed a lawsuit against several police departments, officers, municipalities and the West Virginia State Police, as well as the state's Department of Homeland Security alleging that they failed to properly keep a suspect contained who caused a car accident. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division
Gov. Jim Justice appointed G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management. -
Interstate construction worker says 'careless' trucker caused concrete roller to injure him
CHARLESTON – A road construction worker says a “careless” truck driver caused a concrete roller to hit him and severely damage his lower legs.